Mendoza is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. With over 350,000 acres of planted vineyards, a spectacular setting in the foothills of the Andes and a wide variety of vineyards and wines to suit all budgets, it’s easy to see why. If you’re like me and have mostly...
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Unbelievable Uganda
When I first arrived in Uganda I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was a little nervous as I had never been to this part of Africa before. As soon as I arrived I felt instantly at ease. I was met by my lovely transfer as soon as I stepped foot...
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My Top 10 Reasons Why Everyone Needs to Visit Antarctica
I was lucky enough to travel down to Antarctica on the Ocean Nova at the beginning of March this year on their final cruise of the season. Antarctica was never really on my radar of places that I HAD to go to just yet, I guess I always thought it would be...
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Where to stay in Mexico City
Many people choose to bypass Mexico City in their Mexico itinerary and in my opinion they are missing out on what could be one of the highlights of their trip. I’ve just completed my second visit to Mexico City and its left me with a sense that this is one of, if...
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My Unforgettable Tanzania Safari
On a recent trip to Tanzania I had the good fortune to spend a week on Safari through some of the world’s most spectacular locations of Tarangire National Park, Ngorogoro Crater and the amazing Serengeti. Africa was new to me and before arriving I had visions of long days driving sitting in...
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Northwest Passage Cruise Review – Canadian Arctic on the Ioffe
So I will try to be brief while still giving a good idea about my experience, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to put in writing the incredible week i had but i’m going to give it a go. What an amazing experience to be able to take part in an...
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Machu Picchu in a day.
Look up any bucket list and Machu Picchu will almost certainly be on there. Few destinations hold such universal appeal and awe. We had the opportunity to do a day trip leaving and returning to Ollantaytambo, a small town in the Sacred Valley. Ollantaytambo is well worth a visit, nestled beside the Urubamba River amongst...
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Amazing Alto Atacama
From the moment I arrived at the Alto Atacama I felt like a VIP. They had a fresh juice waiting for me to sip on as I checked in with the friendly front desk staff who all greeted me by name. I was then escorted to my room which I found to...
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Off The Beaten Track, One Ocean: Antarctic Peninsula Voyage
I was recently lucky enough to be on the ‘Off The Beaten Track’ Antarctic Peninsula voyage which departed 8th November 2016. When I arrived at the port in the minibus with some of my fellow passengers to see the Akademik Ioffe there was definitely excitement in the air and we were all...
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Dining out in Cuba
This is my second visit in three years to one of my favourite countries, Cuba, and I returned interested to see if there had been any changes after the recent opening up of US and Cuba relations. I wanted to see Cuba still had its charm and if there had been any...
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South Africa at a Glance
Our team member Richelle visited South Africa for a travel academy recently learning all about the best tours, hotels and lodges to stay in this impressive country. She also managed to find a little time out of the classroom to explore Johannesburg, Cape Town and its surrounds and a short safari in...
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Africa Overview: Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana
Victoria Falls & Safari The Victoria Falls bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia are one of Africa’s major draw-cards and a must see on any African journey. Most people spend 2 nights visiting Victoria Falls generally consisting of a visit to the Zimbabwean side of the falls followed by a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi...
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